Tony SpearsVerified account

@ottawasuntonys why use the word tryst instead of rape?

.@Fohnicus Which isn't remotely a defence — in some ways it's even more loathsome — but it ain't rape either. (2/n)

@ottawasuntonys wowwwwwwwwwww, is this not a good day for you

@bruce_arthur I don't know. I'm sensing a lot of sympathy for the victim and a lot of disgust for the perp. Mission accomplished.

@ottawasuntonys If I’m following right, you’re saying it’s not rape because that’s not the charge, ie there was no penetration. But...

@pdmcleod Forget penetration. It's about consent. Legally, of course, she couldn't give it. But in the average everyday sense, she did. ...

Then it's rape. RT @ottawasuntonys It's about consent. Legally, of course, she couldn't give it. But in the average everyday sense, she did.

Slight correction: Actually sentenced to two years in PRISON. A distinction mainly important to lawyers and copy editors. #ottnews

"He abused his position of trust (as a teacher) for his own sexual gratification," Judge Ann Alder said. Also got 3yrs probation #ottnews

@ottawasuntonys @maritimemaggie Yeah: It's called "rape".

@adrianlionheart @ottawasuntonys yes it is. A 13 yr old can NOT give consent. She will never b same. Tony you should b fired. RAPED 13yr old

@ottawasuntonys Way to romanticize rape! Next you'll be calling the 13 year old a temptress instead of a victim.

@ottawasuntonys Rape. The word is rape. It even fits easier in a head. Holy fucking shit.

@ottawasuntonys Can you show us where the term "tryst" appears in the Criminal Code?